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Table of Contents:
Affinity Chromatography
Amino Acids / Peptides / Proteins
Basic Theory / Definitions
Biomedical
CCC (Countercurrent Chromatography)
CE / CEC, and Related Techniques
Chiral Techniques
Derivatization
Detection / Detectors
FFF (Field-Flow Fractionation)
GC (Gas Chromatography)
Gradient / Programmed Techniques
HPLC
Multidimensional Techniques
Natural Products
Pharmaceuticals
Polymers and Additives
Preparative Chromatography
Sampling Techniques
SEC / GPC (Size Exclusion / Gel Permeation)
SFC / SFE (Supercritical Fluid Techniques)
Solvents / Mobile Phases
Stationary Phases, Columns
TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography)
Vitamins
About the Author :
Dr. Jack Cazes is a world renowned expert and consultant in chromatography and analytical instrumentation. He has been at the forefront of liquid chromatography for over 45 years, during which time he pioneered in its development. Currently a Visiting Scholar at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, he is the author, co-author, and editor of numerous books, journals, and research papers, including Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies, Instrumentation Science & Technology, Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry, Analytical Instrumentation Handbook, and the Chromatographic Science Series.
Review :
Praise for Previous Editions "!a wealth of information." --Journal of Planar Chromatography "!a welcome addition to the literature covering chromatographic techniques and methodologies." --James T. Stewart, Ph.D. "!This encyclopedia should become a first and frequently used source of information on just about every conceivable chromatographic technique." --The Chemical Educator